Indulge in one of the most beautiful and adventurous treks in Manali, located between Solang village and Beas Kund.
Enjoy the stunning view of the glaciers and snow-capped mountains in this dazzling valley of Solang.
Explore famous pine forests, rocky trails, and various ancient villages throughout the Solang Valley Trek.
Witness the beautiful Beas river and serene Kullu Valleys on this 9 km long trek.
During winters the place converts into one of the best skiing destinations in India, offering giant slopes to showcase different skiing tricks.
Solang Valley Trek Location: Manali
Start Point/End Point: Old Manali
Start Time/End Time: The trek starts at 10:00 AM on day 1 and ends around 01:00 PM on day 2
About the Solang Valley Trek:
Solang Valley is one of the most gorgeous and adventurous places to visit in Manali. It is located between the Solang village and Beas Kund and offers majestic views of glaciers and snow-capped mountains. This dazzling valley is one of the most picturesque sights in Manali and is located at an average altitude of 8,448 ft above sea level.
Solang Valley is about 9 km from Manali, and your route will give you views of the Kullu Valley and the Beas river below. The Solang Valley trek takes you through pine forests and over rocky trails, and past the ancient villages of Shang and Burua, where you'll get a glimpse of rural Himachali life.
In winters, the giant slope of Solang valley is fully covered with snow and makes it one of the best skiing destinations in India. You can also enjoy snowmobile, tubing, and other snow activities. Snow melts during the summer months and the ice slopes will turn into the lush green meadows which makes this place perfect for zorbing, ATV ride, paragliding, and horse riding.
After reaching the top, you can relax into the allotted camps and enjoy the music session to be organized at the campsite is the cherry on the top. The package includes a packed lunch, dinner and a breakfast
Quick Facts for Solang Valley Trek:
Trekking distance: 9 km
Maximum Altitude: 8,448 ft
Difficulty Level: Easy
Electricity: There will be no electricity at the campsite
ATM: Manali is the last point where you will get the ATM on this trek
How to reach the Solang Valley trek starting point?
You have to report at the camps at Old Manali which is the starting point of the trek and it is around 2 km from Mall Road of Manali. Many local means of transport and private cabs are available from Mall Road to reach Old Manali.
There are various treks in Manali and get to experience the thrill, embrace the challenge, enjoy the breeze:
- Beas Kund Trek
- Bhrigu Lake Trek
- Hampta Pass Trek
- Pin Parvati Trek
- Chanderkhani Trek
- Bara Bhangal Trek
- Deo Tibba Basecamp Trek
- Prashar Lake Trek
- Sar Pass Trek
- Kheerganga Trek
You will have to report at the base camp in Old Manali at 10:00 AM in the morning and you will get to start your journey towards the gorgeous Solang Valley. You will get to stop at the famous Manu Temple and then head to the ancient villages of Shang and Burua. And, the trails will take you through pine forests and rocky terrains.
You can also enjoy snowmobile, tubing and other snow activities as the Solang valley is fully covered with snow during winters. Also, you will get to enjoy zorbing, ATV ride, paragliding and horse riding during summers because the ice slopes turn into the lush green meadows.
You Can reach Solang Valley easily by train, air, and road. If you are traveling via air then the nearest airport is the Kullu Manali airport situated in Bhuntar at a distance of 63km and then you can hail a taxi to reach the destination in two or two-and-a-half hours.
If you are traveling by train then the nearest station is Joginder Nagar railway station at a distance of 175 km. The closest railhead to Manali that connects the hill station with important cities such as Chandigarh and Ambala. If you are traveling via your private car or a bike then the distance from Solang Valley to Manali is 13 KM.
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